There are 7 ways to get from Shymkent to Kashgar by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly from Shymkent International Airport
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane CIT - KHG
6h 49m¥2,234–6,541Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 6
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
28h 15m¥683–688Drive 1,006.3 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Kashgarcar 1,006.3 km
14h 10m¥856–1,236Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane TAS - KHG
15h 3m¥2,149–5,566Train, bus via Chu
- Take the train from Shymkent to Chutrain
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
28h 42mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train 318
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
30h 41mTrain, bus via Burnoye
- Take the train from Shymkent to Borandytrain
- Take the train from Borandy to Chutrain
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
30h 48m
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Kashgar is to bus which costs ¥680 - ¥690 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Kashgar is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ¥2200 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Kashgar via Bishkek Avtovokzal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
The distance between Shymkent and Kashgar is 655 km. The road distance is 1006.3 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Kashgar without a car is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs ¥680 - ¥690.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Shymkent to Kashgar, including transfers.
Shymkent to Kashgar bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Kashgar is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ¥2200 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥680 - ¥690 and takes 28h 15m.
Shymkent to Kashgar bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Kashgar is 1h ahead of Shymkent. It is currently 9:20 AM in Shymkent and 10:20 AM in Kashgar.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Kashgar, China?
SCAT, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Kashgar via Shymkent Samal Bus Station, Bishkek Avtovokzal, and Kashgar in around 28h 15m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,500
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Nur-Sultan, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–7,500
Flights from Tashkent International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Tashkent International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥29–45
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ¥160–230
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥90–130
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥29–45
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥45–65
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ¥190–270
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥120–170
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–65
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–100
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥70–100
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥60–85
Train from Shymkent to Borandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥35–60
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥35–50
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥40–60
Train from Borandy to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥55–80
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥50–75
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥470–900
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥470–650
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥650–900
Train from Shymkent to Borandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥350–700
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥350–490
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥490–700
Train from Borandy to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥420–800
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥420–600
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥550–800
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥87
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Phone
- +996 312 64-23-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥574
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥574
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥574
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥574
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
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